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en-usen-usMIT Volleyball Receives AVCA Team Academic Awardhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/AVCA_Academic_080310
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second year in row, MIT was the lone Division III program to have its men's and women's volleyball teams qualify for the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The Engineers were the sole representatives on the Division III men's list and joined Harvard University and Stanford University as the only institutions to double-up on AVCA accolades.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/AVCA_Academic_0803102010-08-03T04:00:00ZMIT Finishes 11th in Directors’ Cup Rankingshttp://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_071610
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Coming on the heels of one of the most successful campaigns in Institute history, MIT placed 11th among all Division III schools in the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) annual Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. This was the highest ranking for the Engineers in the 14-year history of the program and the first time they were the best performers in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC).Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/genrel/2009-10/NACDACup_0716102010-07-21T04:00:00ZCharles Morton Named AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Yearhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Morton_050710
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) selected Charles Morton for the inaugural Division III Men's Volleyball National Assistant Coach of the Year award. He will be formally presented his award at 2010 Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, December 16.Fri, 07 May 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Morton_0507102010-05-07T04:00:00ZMen's Volleyball Collects Slew of NECVA Awardshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/NECVAAwards_041910
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Following the most successful season in the history of the men's volleyball program, MIT received 16 honors from the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA). The award tally was the second highest for the Engineers since they came away with 19 accolades in 2007.Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/NECVAAwards_0419102010-04-19T04:00:00ZMen's Volleyball Has Historical Run in NECVA Tournamenthttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/NECVATournament_041310
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The nationally-ranked No. 7 MIT men's volleyball team reached several milestones during the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) Championship Tournament held this past weekend in Hyannis, Mass. The Engineers swept Newbury College (30-23, 30-15, 30-22) in the opening round on Friday before dismissing D'Youville College (30-18, 30-26, 30-20) in quarterfinal action on Saturday. That afternoon, the Cardinal and Gray fell to eventual champion, Nazareth College, 30-28, 30-27, 31-29. MIT's first victory over D'Youville in eight meetings put it in the semifinals for the second time in program history with the last trip occurring in 2006. The Cardinal and Gray also recorded its first 30-win season as it finished with an overall ledger of 31-8.Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/NECVATournament_0413102010-04-13T04:00:00ZNo. 6 Engineers Sweep Wentworth in Regular-Season Finalehttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Wentworth_040310
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The nationally-ranked No. 6 MIT men's volleyball team swept Wentworth Institute of Technology, 30-20, 30-25, 30-20, in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division tilt on Saturday. The Engineers, who will be making their sixth consecutive trip to the NECVA Championship Tournament, improved to 29-7 overall and 14-2 in league action. The Leopards' ledger dipped to 16-10 on the year and 10-6 in conference play.Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Wentworth_0403102010-04-03T04:00:00ZNo. 6 MIT Breaks Record in Win over Regishttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Regis_040110
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In its first action following spring break, the nationally-ranked No. 6 MIT men's volleyball team defeated NECVA New England Division foe Regis College, 30-11, 30-16, 30-11, on Wednesday. The victory raised the Engineers' ledger to 28-7 on the year, breaking the Institute mark for wins in a season. In league action, the Cardinal and Gray improved to 13-2 and currently rank second in the standings.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Regis_0401102010-04-01T04:00:00ZMatt Hohenberger Earns NECVA New England Accoladeshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/HohenbergerNECVA_032610
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the sixth time this season and third consecutive week, Matt Hohenberger was voted the Rookie of the Week for the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division. He helped guide the nationally-ranked No. 7 Engineers to a 4-0 week while breaking the Institute record for aces in a season.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/HohenbergerNECVA_0326102010-03-26T04:00:00ZNo. 10 Men's Volleyball Sweeps Elms and Mount Idahttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ElmsMountIda_032110
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the fifth and sixth consecutive matches, the nationally-ranked No. 10 MIT men's volleyball team denied its opponents a set as it defeated Elms College (30-13, 30-23, 30-24) and Mount Ida College (30-16, 30-8, 30-13) on Saturday. With the wins, the Engineers improved to 27-7 on the year and 12-2 in North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division play.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ElmsMountIda_0321102010-03-21T04:00:00ZNo. 10 Engineers Shutout Johnson & Wales, 3-0http://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/JWU_031810
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The nationally-ranked No. 10 MIT men's volleyball team extended its winning streak to six following a 30-9, 30-21, 30-23 decision over non-conference foe Johnson & Wales University on Thursday. The Engineers improved to 25-7 on the year while the Wildcats saw their ledger dip to 8-15.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/JWU_0318102010-03-18T04:00:00ZMIT Sweeps NECVA New England Honorshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ThomasHohenbergerNECVAAwards_031810
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second time this season, the pair of David Thomas and Matt Hohenberger received weekly accolades from the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division. The duo was first selected together on February 8.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ThomasHohenbergerNECVAAwards_0318102010-03-18T04:00:00ZNo. 10 Men's Volleyball Blanks No. 6 Rivierhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Rivier_031710
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the third time in as many weeks, the MIT men's volleyball team knocked off a nationally-ranked top 10 opponent as it defeated No. 6 Rivier College, 30-28, 30-25, 30-27. The No. 10 Engineers (24-7) registered their first win at the Raiders' Muldoon Health and Fitness Center since 1998 and it was their third victory in seven trips to Nashua dating back to 1997.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Rivier_0317102010-03-17T04:00:00ZNo. 13 Engineers Defeat Daniel Webster in Threehttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/DanielWebster_031210
NASHUA, N.H. - Following a 30-16, 30-26, 30-24 decision over Daniel Webster College, the nationally-ranked No. 13 MIT men's volleyball team picked up its ninth straight North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division victory on Friday. Winners of four in a row and nine of their last 10, the Engineers improved to 23-7 on the year and 11-2 in conference action.Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/DanielWebster_0312102010-03-13T05:00:00ZHohenberger and Demyttenaere Collect NECVA Weekly Awardshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/DemyttenaereHohenbergerNECVAAwards_031210
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Matt Hohenberger earned his second North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) Rookie of the Week honor while Mike Demyttenaere received his first New England Division Player of the Week selection this season. Hohenberger has been the league's Rookie of the Week twice and the New England Division pick four times. The accolades also mark the third occasion MIT has been tabbed for both awards.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/DemyttenaereHohenbergerNECVAAwards_0312102010-03-12T05:00:00ZNo. 13 MIT Sweeps No. 6 Endicott in Men's Volleyballhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Endicott_031110
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - After suffering a pair of heartbreaking five-set losses to Endicott College earlier in the season, the newly nationally-ranked No. 13 MIT men's volleyball team picked up a crucial 30-21, 31-29, 30-23, NECVA New England Division win over the No. 6 Gulls on Wednesday night. The Engineers (22-7, 10-2) snapped the hosts' 12 match-winning streak and also gave them their first conference loss of the season.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Endicott_0311102010-03-11T05:00:00ZMen's Volleyball Takes Third Place at MIT Invitationalhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInvite_030810
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In the Sixth Annual MIT Men's Volleyball Invitational, the host Engineers posted a 3-1 ledger en route to a third-place finish out of eight teams. The Cardinal and Gray blanked Bard College (30-19, 30-17, 31-29) before falling to nationally-ranked No. 10 Milwaukee School of Engineering (25-30, 30-20, 30-26, 30-25). On Sunday, MIT bounced back by defeating the College of Mount Saint Vincent (30-10, 30-25, 30-14) and No. 5 Carthage College (28-30, 30-19, 30-25, 30-22). For the second year in a row, Mike Demyttenaere represented the Engineers on the All-Tournament Team. Following its performance this past weekend, MIT improved to 21-7 on the year, marking the program's sixth consecutive 20-win season.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/MITInvite_0308102010-03-08T05:00:00ZLee and Becherer Receive NECVA New England Plauditshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/LeeBechererNECVA_030410
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second time this season, the MIT men's volleyball team swept the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division weekly awards. Both first-time honorees, Tim Lee was chosen as the division's Player of the Week while Alex Becherer earned Rookie of the Week accolades.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/LeeBechererNECVA_0304102010-03-04T05:00:00ZMIT Rallies to Defeat Newbury in Five Setshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Newbury_030210
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's volleyball team gave Newbury College its first North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division loss following a 30-22, 22-30, 24-30, 30-23, 15-13 thriller on Tuesday night. Of the 10 previous meetings between both programs, only one other match went to five sets and it was won by the Engineers in 2008.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Newbury_0302102010-03-02T05:00:00ZEngineers Defeats Elms and Emmanuelhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ElmsEmmanuel_022710
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's volleyball team picked up a pair of wins against Elms College and Emmanuel College on Saturday. The Engineers swept North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division foes Elms, 30-12, 30-24, 30-18, before outlasting Emmanuel, 30-25, 27-30, 30-28, 27-30, 15-9. Earlier, Emmanuel topped Elms, 30-19, 30-18, 30-117.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ElmsEmmanuel_0227102010-02-27T05:00:00ZMatt Hohenberger Cops NECVA Honorshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/HohenbergerNECVA_022410
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Freshman Matt Hohenberger continued MIT's streak of league accolades as he was named the North East Collegiate Volleyball Conference (NECVA) Rookie of the Week in addition to earning New England Division plaudits. This was his first time he was selected as NECVA's overall recipient while he earned his third New England Division award.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/HohenbergerNECVA_0224102010-02-24T05:00:00ZMen's Volleyball Overpowers Southern Vermonthttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/SouthernVermont_022310
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's volleyball team defeated Southern Vermont College, 30-8, 30-4, 30-9, in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division match on Tuesday night. With the win, the Engineers improved to 15-6 on the year and 7-2 in conference action while the Mountaineers dipped to 1-11 overall and 1-9 in NECVA play.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/SouthernVermont_0223102010-02-23T05:00:00ZMIT Splits at Endicott Invitationalhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/EndicottInvite_022210
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's volleyball team posted a 2-2 mark at the Endicott College Invitational this past weekend. Matt Hohenberger earned All-Tournament Team honors while Mike Demyttenaere broke the Institute record for career aces, as he surpassed the standard of 151 set by Praveen Pamidimukkala '08. The Engineers swept SUNY IT (30-14, 30-19, 30-22) and nationally-ranked No. 12 Ramapo College (30-22, 30-24, 30-28) on Saturday, before falling to No. 7 Rivier College (30-26, 32-30, 30-22) and the host Gulls (28-30, 30-25, 23-30, 33-31, 15-10).Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/EndicottInvite_0222102010-02-22T05:00:00ZDemyttenaere Reaches Milestone, Engineers Blank Harvardhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Harvard_021710
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Mike Demyttenaere registered eight kills, helping him become the fourth player in the history of the MIT men's volleyball program to surpass the 1,000-kill mark as the Engineers recorded a 31-29, 30-28, 30-19 victory over cross-town rival Harvard University on Wednesday. The Cardinal and Gray picked up its second win in three years against the Crimson while the sweep was the first since 1989.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Harvard_0217102010-02-17T05:00:00ZPatrick Vatterott Collects Rookie of the Week Accoladeshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/VatterottNECVA_021710
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - For the second week in a row the MIT men's volleyball team received North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division honors as Patrick Vatterott was tabbed for Rookie of the Week plaudits. As a program, the Engineers earned their fourth league award of the season.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/VatterottNECVA_0217102010-02-17T05:00:00ZMen's Volleyball Sweeps Lesley, 3-0http://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Lesley_021510
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The nationally-ranked No. 13 MIT men's volleyball team extended its winning streak to four following a 30-12, 30-23, 30-8 victory over Lesley University in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division match on Monday. The Engineers now stand at 11-4 overall and 6-2 in conference play while the Lynx saw their ledger dip to 2-8 on the year and 2-5 in NECVA action.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Lesley_0215102010-02-15T05:00:00ZMIT Blanks Wentworth, 3-0http://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Wentworth_021110
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - With a 30-15, 30-16, 30-21 victory over Wentworth Institute of Technology on Thursday, the MIT men's volleyball team improved to 8-4 on the year and 3-2 in North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division action.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Wentworth_0211102010-02-15T05:00:00ZNo. 13 Engineers Blank Regis and Daniel Websterhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/RegisDanielWebster_021310
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The MIT men's volleyball team picked up a pair of wins against North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division foes Regis College and Daniel Webster College on Saturday. The nationally-ranked No. 13 Engineers swept Regis, 30-10, 30-14, 30-10, before defeating Daniel Webster, 30-11, 30-16, 30-13. Earlier, Daniel Webster topped Regis, 30-17, 30-16, 30-19.Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/RegisDanielWebster_0213102010-02-13T05:00:00ZMIT Sweeps NECVA New England Honorshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ThomasHohenbergerNECVA_021110
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division named David Thomas its Player of the Week while Matt Hohenberger was tabbed for his second Rookie of the Week selection.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/ThomasHohenbergerNECVA_0211102010-02-11T05:00:00ZEndicott Defeats No. 13 MIT in Five-Set Thrillerhttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Endicott_020910
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - In a back-and-forth battle, Endicott College emerged with a 31-29, 22-30, 30-28, 22-30, 15-12 victory over nationally-ranked No. 13 MIT in a North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) New England Division match on Tuesday. Mike Demyttenaere registered 21 kills, three blocks, and three aces for the Engineers (7-4, 2-2 NECVA). A.J. Witkofsky tallied 21 kills to become the Gulls' all-time kill leader in addition to racking up 19 digs and six blocks.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/Endicott_0209102010-02-09T05:00:00ZNo. 13 Engineers Split at Stevenshttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/VassarStevens_020610
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Facing a pair of nationally-ranked foes, the No. 13 MIT men's volleyball team defeated No. 10 Vassar College (28-30, 30-28, 30-22, 30-19) but fell to host and No. 8 Stevens Institute of Technology (30-22, 30-23, 30-26) on Saturday. Following the one-day trip, the Engineers' ledger moved to 7-3 on the year.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMThttp://mitathletics.com/sports/m-volley/2009-10/releases/VassarStevens_0206102010-02-08T05:00:00Z